Sports

Kansas City set for final World Cup match amid summer of activities
The World Cup brought teams from around the globe and generated excitement week after week, from the watch parties to the parades.
- Kansas City set for final World Cup match amid summer of activities
- Former Blue Jay takes over helm of Liberty North girls basketball
- Smithville hires Kearney graduate as new coach for boys basketball
- Andrew Beltran reflects on singles state title for Liberty boys tennis
- Jesse James Park, Gladstone host World Cup watch parties
Education

NKC Wheel Smart Bash to tackle e-bike concerns
CLAY COUNTY — With city leaders around the nation and around the Northland wondering how to combat the rising use of e-bikes, scooters and electric wheels, the North Kansas City School District is going to…
- NKC Wheel Smart Bash to tackle e-bike concerns
- Clay County 4-H Fair July 11
- Kearney graduate prepares to enter U.S. Naval Academy
- 9 students honored for essay, art contests
- 50 1st graders learn to be ‘EPiC’ leaders while helping Liberty Fire Department
Outdoors

MU Extension, MDC continue to offer free testing for oak diseases
University of Missouri Extension’s Plant Diagnostic Clinic, in partnership with the Missouri Department of Conservation, continues to offer free testing for all common oak tree diseases.
- MU Extension, MDC continue to offer free testing for oak diseases
- Highway 13 Butterfly Trail connects Missouri communities
- MDC reminds people to celebrate safely this summer
- Apply online for MDC managed hunts in July
- Virtual class looks at hunting in Missouri
Sports

Kansas City set for final World Cup match amid summer of activities
The World Cup brought teams from around the globe and generated excitement week after week, from the watch parties to the parades.
- Kansas City set for final World Cup match amid summer of activities
- Former Blue Jay takes over helm of Liberty North girls basketball
- Smithville hires Kearney graduate as new coach for boys basketball
- Andrew Beltran reflects on singles state title for Liberty boys tennis
- Jesse James Park, Gladstone host World Cup watch parties
Education

NKC Wheel Smart Bash to tackle e-bike concerns
CLAY COUNTY — With city leaders around the nation and around the Northland wondering how to combat the rising use of e-bikes, scooters and electric wheels, the North Kansas City…
- NKC Wheel Smart Bash to tackle e-bike concerns
- Clay County 4-H Fair July 11
- Kearney graduate prepares to enter U.S. Naval Academy
- 9 students honored for essay, art contests
- 50 1st graders learn to be ‘EPiC’ leaders while helping Liberty Fire Department
Outdoors

MU Extension, MDC continue to offer free testing for oak diseases
University of Missouri Extension’s Plant Diagnostic Clinic, in partnership with the Missouri Department of Conservation, continues to offer free testing for all common oak tree diseases.
- MU Extension, MDC continue to offer free testing for oak diseases
- Highway 13 Butterfly Trail connects Missouri communities
- MDC reminds people to celebrate safely this summer
- Apply online for MDC managed hunts in July
- Virtual class looks at hunting in Missouri
News

Red Cross seeks blood donations
The American Red Cross is declaring an emergency blood shortage as the blood supply fell nearly 25% in June, according to a press release.
- Red Cross seeks blood donations
- Defendant sentenced following high-speed pursuit
- Basketball goal vandalized at Liberty’s Ruth Moore Park
- Independence man in custody after pursuit, attempting to stab deputy
- Ditch, drainage work today, tomorrow
Community Living

Kearney Food Pantry to collect cereals Wednesday
KEARNEY — The Kearney Food Pantry, 108 W. Washington St. Kearney, will host a cereal drive-by from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesday, July 15. Drive by and donate a box of cereal (hot or cold). Every box helps a local family start the day. As a thank you, donors will receive a Sonic drink…
- Kearney Food Pantry to collect cereals Wednesday
- Liberty Mobile Food Pantry returns Friday
- HDLI Beer Crawl Saturday
- DIVAS ON A DIME: Polenta underrated bargain in grocery store
- TO YOUR GOOD HEALTH: Man with hemicrania continua requires indefinite therapy
Multimedia

Gallery | Liberty High School World Cup watch party
Watch party for USA’s World Cup opener against Paraguay Friday, June 12 at Liberty High School.
- Gallery | Liberty High School World Cup watch party
- Gallery | District Highway 92 showdown
- Gallery | Girls soccer district semifinals
- Gallery | Track and field district championships
- Gallery | Liberty baseball Senior Night
Special Sections
Entertainment

MOVIE REVIEW: An 'Invite,' but to what?
By Simonie WilsonA star-studded, fast-talking film that takes place entirely in one San Francisco apartment uses overlapping dialog meant make it feel like an unscripted play, but with Olivia Wilde (“Don’t Worry Darling,” “Booksmart”) at the helm and as the lead actress, “The Invite” largely feels forced and phony, if still sometimes funny. It’s a…
- MOVIE REVIEW: An ‘Invite,’ but to what?
- Liberty Summer Band celebrates America 250
- MCPL announces ‘Fantasy GenreCon’ author lineup
- Liberty man leads Wide Awake Films’ efforts for 250 celebration
- ‘Addams Family’ takes over Oak Grove Park this weekend
Opinion

July 4th time to reflect on country’s independence
In elementary school, I remember reading “Johnny Tremain” by Esther Forbes. I don’t remember the grade, but I clearly the book starting my interest in learning about the Revolutionary War.
- July 4th time to reflect on country’s independence
- Time to honor past this 250th anniversary
- Finding strength in choice of words
- Learning to understand right, wrong can take time
- Time to remember everything in moderation




